Kevin Stilley

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Nap Time?

As the father of six children under the age of 13, I can definitely relate to the following account.

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An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of.

He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head. He then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep.

An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out.

The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks.

Curious I pinned a note to his collar: “I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.”

The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar: “He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 – he’s trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?”

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Be More Like Your Dog

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

  • When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
  • Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
  • Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
  • When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.
  • Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory
  • Take naps.
  • Stretch before rising.
  • Run, romp, and play daily.
  • Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
  • Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
  • On warm days, stop to lie on your back in the grass.
  • On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
  • When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
  • No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout … run right back and make friends.
  • Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
  • Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
  • Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.
  • If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
  • When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

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Doggy Doo-Do And Other Nasty Stuff

I have a friend who when frustrated likes to say, “Oh, doggy doo-doo!” (It makes me think of ol’ Grady Nutty who adopted the vernacular of Tarzan and would say “Um ga wa!”)

However, if you have ever owned dogs, you know that it isn’t doggy doo-doo that is the nastiest thing to clean up, it is doggy pee-pee. If you have this problem you might want to check out Quality Dog Resources to get their suggestions on the best dog urine removers.

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How Much Is That Doggy By The Roadside?

Roadside stands sell homegrown tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, corn, peaches … and puppies. Puppies? I have never seen anyone selling puppies beside the road, but that is what a new Fort Worth ordinance is meant to curtail and I understand that it is very common practice. Evidently some unsavory characters have set up puppy mills and are selling the animals along roadsides and at flea markets.

Animal control officials are warning that some of these sales have involved animals with the Parvo virus and rabies. Yes, I said RABIES.

An article on SafeBreeder.com states, “Puppy mills make money in the same way that managed health care makes money, by limiting costs.” Limiting costs means no vaccinations, no veterinary care, poor nutrition and conditions that you wouldn’t allow a dog to live in, literally.

Kudos to the Fort Worth city council for taking action on this.

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